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Leumi to Become 1st Israeli Bank Facilitating Crypto Trade
Bank Leumi's digital platform Pepper Invest announced that the bank is set to become the first Israeli bank to facilitate cryptocurrency trading - following a partnership with US blockchain firm Paxos.
Goldman Sachs Trades First Over-the-Counter Crypto Transaction with Galaxy Digital
Goldman Sachs has become the major US bank to conduct the first over-the-counter crypto trade.
U.S.-Based Crypto Exchange Gemini Gets Electronic Money License in Ireland
The license makes it possible for Gemini to offer its cryptocurrency trading services in Ireland.
Ukraine’s Largest Bank Privatbank Suspends Money Transfers to Crypto Exchanges amid Martial Law
Other local banks in Ukraine have also imposed restrictions authorized by the country’s central bank under the current martial law.
Binance Gets Business License to Offer Trading Services in Dubai
Binance has continued to make its foray into the global crypto markets. The leading exchange gets a new business license in Dubai, where the company intends to establish a regional headquarter there.
LSG Group Says Crypto Exchanges Dealing in Russia Could See Setbacks
The head of the London Stock Exchange Group said that cryptocurrency exchanges engaging with Russia could see negative consequences as Western governments look for ways to tackle Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Binance Resumes EUR & GBP Payments after Months of Regulatory Crackdown
Binance exchange has announced it will be resuming deposits and withdrawal services for Euro (EUR) and the British Pounds (GBP), months after it suspended the services for its users.
Binance Crypto Exchange Launches Fintech Payment Firm Bifinity
Binance's latest fintech firm Bifinity will connect businesses and merchants to cryptocurrency and other popular traditional payment services.
Coinbase Will Not Bar Russian Users Unless New Laws Requires: CEO Brian Armstrong
Coinbase CEO says the exchange will not ban Russian users, citing the fact that many citizens are not supportive of the decision of their president to go to war against Ukraine.
LocalBitcoins Cuts Fees to Zero for Ukrainians Both Locally and Abroad
To ease transactions amongst Ukrainians as they face the Russian Army Invasion in their nation, P2P Bitcoin marketplace LocalBitcoins has removed all transaction fees for them both locally and abroad.
